Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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